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braking force and increasing the front braking force. It is especially important when you
are descending. The weight transfer is more evident on bicycles equipped with a front
suspension fork as it dips under braking and thus intensifies the weight transfer. To con-
trol your speed effectively and bring your bicycle to a halt safely you need to be in con-
trol of the wheel lockup and the weight transfer. You should practice braking and weight
transfer techniques in safe places free from traffic and distractions.
WARNING: Before riding, make sure that the brakes are working properly. If in
any doubt, have the bicycle checked by your dealer before you ride it.
WARNING: If your bicycle has only a coaster brake, ride conservatively. A single
rear brake does not have the stopping power of front-and-rear brake systems.
CAUTION: Coaster brake service and adjustment requires special tools and special
knowledge. Do not attempt to disassemble or service your coaster brake. Take the bicy-
cle to your dealer for coaster brake service.
Shifting gears/Gear shifting
Shifting can be controlled by using various types of controls and methods: by using le-
vers, twist grips, triggers, combination shift-brake controls and push-buttons. Your dealer
should explain what type of shifting controls your bicycle has been equipped with, and
to show you how they should be operated.
CAUTION: Never shift gears when pedalling in reverse, nor back pedal directly after the shift-
er has been moved. This could make the chain jam causing serious damage to your bicycle.
We suggest you should find the gear relevant to your riding skills level, to do so check
which gear will be hard enough for you to accelerate quickly and yet at the same time
easy enough for you to be able to start your bicycle from a halt without wobbling. After
you have found your “starting gear” go on to experiment with upshifting and down-
shifting to learn how to operate different gear combinations. Different conditions re-
quire different combinations, e.g. the combination of the largest rear and the small-
est front gears will work on the steepest hills, while the combination of the smallest
rear and the largest front gears will be used for reaching the greatest speed. Shifting
gears in sequence is not necessary. At first we suggest you practice shifting gears on
a location free from obstacles, hazards or other traffic, until you’ve built up your confi-
dence. Learn to anticipate the need to shift, and shift to a lower gear before the hill gets
too steep. Difficulties with shifting may indicate a mechanical adjustment problem, in
which case you should contact your dealer for help.
WARNING: If the derailleur does not shift smoothly, you should not shift further,
it as it may be out of adjustment and the chain could jam, causing you to lose
control and fall.
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